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The Fire Cult in Turkish Mythology refers to the totality of beliefs and practices that emerged from the ancient Turkish belief system in which fire was regarded as a being endowed with a “soul” and treated as a living entity. These beliefs and practices revolve around the functions of purification protection healing and connection with the sacred. Within this framework fire is not viewed merely as an ordinary element fulfilling daily needs but as a “sacred” instrument surrounded by specific rul

Arçura is a forest spirit found in Turkic and Chuvash mythology. It is also known by names such as Arçuray, Arçurı, Arsurı, and Arçuri. This entity is regarded as supernatural, demonic, and malevolent. It holds a significant place in Turkic folk beliefs, particularly within Chuvash culture. Physical Characteristics and Behavior Arçura has long hair, a dark appearance, and its entire body is covered in fur. It possesses four eyes: two in front and two at the back. It has three arms and three legs